das Wunschkennzeichen
Translation
vanity plate, personalized license plate, custom license plate
Examples
Er hat ein Wunschkennzeichen für sein neues Auto.
He has a vanity plate for his new car.
Ein Wunschkennzeichen kann man online reservieren.
You can reserve a vanity plate online.
Grammar Patterns
to apply for a vanity plate to apply for a vanity plate I would like to apply for a vanity plate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: personalisiertes Nummernschild
Etymology
From 'Wunsch' (wish) + 'Kennzeichen' (sign, mark, license plate). Literally 'wish license plate'.
Memory Tips
It's the 'Kennzeichen' (license plate) you 'Wunsch' (wish) for.